The Horsemanship and Mindset Podcast

Kimberly Dunn of Idyllwild Horsemanship and Mindset Coaching
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Welcome! The Horsemanship and Mindset Podcast is here to help you better understand yourself, and your horse, by bringing you the best in stories, tips, tricks, interviews and advice, around all things mindset and horsemanship. If you are ready to cultivate your confidence, and deepen your level of understanding of yourself and your horse...then this is the pod for you. Lets go!

  1. 2d ago

    Why I became a hypnotherapist for equestrians.

    In this weeks episode I'm sharing WHY I decided to become a hypnotherapist who specialises in helping equestrians. I share a little of my own struggles with confidence, and why I pivoted from a career in horse training to helping train humans brains instead. I hope this episode helps provide a little insight into how important this work is for me, but also restore a little hope and faith in your own journey with confidence and horses. To submit questions for future episodes or to apply to work with me 1:1 this autumn, email me at info@idyllwildhorsemanship, or pop me a DM on any of my socials at @thehorsemanshipandmindsetcoach.

  2. Sep 25

    Its time to stop seeking validation. How to trust yourself instead!

    Do you find yourself constantly looking for reassurance, approval or validation from other people? Whether it’s in your relationships, your horsemanship, your work or simply the decisions you make every day, the need for external validation can quietly chip away at your confidence and self-trust. In this episode, we’re getting into why we seek validation, where the need for approval comes from, how people pleasing and overthinking can keep it going, and what you can actually do to start trusting yourself instead. Confidence isn’t about never caring what anyone thinks. It’s about being able to hear other people’s opinions without handing them the steering wheel. If you’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself and build genuine confidence, self-trust and emotional resilience, this is for you! I hope it's helpful! Ready to work on this properly? If you want support changing the patterns underneath your confidence struggles, you can apply to work 1:1 with me via email at info@idyllwildhorsemanship.com, or slide into my DMS on the socials, @thehorsemanshipandmindsetcoach.

  3. Sep 18

    Your Worst-Case Scenario Happened. Now What? 5 Steps to Rebuild Horse Riding Confidence After a Setback.

    What happens when the thing you've been worrying about with your horse actually happens? A dog chases you on a hack. Your horse spooks badly. You fall off. Your horse bolts. Something happens that genuinely scares you, and suddenly the confidence you've worked so hard to build feels like it's disappeared overnight. But here's the thing: A frightening experience doesn't automatically erase your progress! In this episode, I talk about what to do when you've experienced a genuine setback with your horse and you're now struggling with fear, anxiety, overthinking, or a loss of confidence. Using a recent real-life client situation as inspiration, I explore how both horse and rider can rebuild confidence after a frightening experience, without minimising what happened and without allowing one event to become a prediction of everything that will happen in the future. In this episode, you'll learn:🐴 Why acknowledging what happened is more helpful than trying to immediately “get over it” 🐴 How to separate the actual event from the catastrophic story your brain may be creating around it 🐴 Why a setback doesn't mean you've lost all of your previous progress 🐴 How to rebuild your horse's confidence after a frightening experience 🐴 Why you should rebuild safety before demanding confidence 🐴 The difference between being appropriately cautious and constantly rehearsing worst-case scenarios 🐴 How to help your own nervous system — and your horse's — come back into a place where learning is possible 🐴 Why true riding confidence isn't about believing that nothing bad will ever happen 🐴 The mindset shift from “What if something goes wrong?” to “I trust myself to handle what happens.” If you've lost confidence after a riding setback...Whether you've had a fall, experienced a bolting horse, had a frightening hack, struggled with your horse's spooking, or simply found yourself becoming increasingly anxious about riding, you are not necessarily back at square one. Sometimes you don't need to start again. You need to process what happened, rebuild safety and create a new experience....and you don't have to figure that out by yourself! Work with Me 1:1 this autumnIf you're ready to rebuild your confidence, change the mindset that's keeping you stuck and create a calmer, more connected relationship with your horse, you can work with me 1:1 this autumn. 📩 Email: info@idyllwildhorsemanship.com Or send me a DM on the socials to book a free consultation call and chat about what's happening for you and whether 1:1 coaching is the right fit! Your horsemanship starts with you. Lets go!!

  4. Sep 11

    Self Awareness...why it so important, and how you can cultivate it!

    In this weeks episode I am reading out a chapter of my book, The Equestrians Guide to Confidence and Connection, which is all about self awareness, why its so important for our relationship with our horses, and how you can start cultivating it. I hope its helpful! Wanna jump into the The Ride Reset Challenge starting Monday 14th? Heres the link! https://buy.stripe.com/9B65kDarT4VF1v4grq7ss0s

  5. Sep 4

    Some Real Life Examples of the Work...Working!

    This weeks episode is a little riff on some real life examples of nervous system regulation, mindset work, and breaking things down, and how they can truly help you build confidence, self trust, and go and live your life...well. I hope you find them helpful! As I mention in the podcast, I now have a few 1:1 spots open to work with me, if you would like a free consult call, email me at info@idyllwildhorsemanship.com or dm me on the socials at @thehorsemanshipandmindsetcoach. Equally, if you would like to submit a question for next weeks Q n A episode, use the same contact details! Finally, if you would like to be part of the 21 Day Rider Reset Challenge, beginning on Sept 14th - here is the link to grab your spot now! - https://buy.stripe.com/9B65kDarT4VF1v4grq7ss0s

  6. Aug 28

    The 21 Day Rider Reset: A sneak peek!

    If you've ever struggled with rider confidence, anxiety around horses, overthinking, catastrophising, self-doubt or trusting yourself in the saddle, this episode is for you. Today I'm giving you an exclusive first look at The 21 Day Rider Reset ....a brand-new challenge I've created to help riders understand their minds, work with their nervous systems, build self-trust and develop greater confidence. In this special launch episode, I share: ✨ Why I created The 21 Day Rider Reset ✨ Who the challenge is designed for ✨ What you'll actually be doing during the 21 days ✨ How mindset and nervous-system regulation affect confidence ✨ Why small, repeated practices can be more useful than simply consuming more information ✨ How EFT, affirmations, hypnotherapy, reflection and mindset work fit into the challenge ✨ Why I chose 21 days ✨ What you can expect from the community ✨ The transformation I'm hoping riders experience by the end This isn't about becoming fearless. It's not about forcing yourself to “just be confident”. And it's definitely not about fixing something that's wrong with you. It's about learning to understand yourself better, recognise what's happening when you wobble, and develop practical tools that help you respond differently. 🐴 JOIN THE 21 DAY RIDER RESETThe 21 Day Rider Reset starts September 14th. 21 days. £21. You'll receive a short daily practice focused on mindset, confidence, emotional awareness, nervous-system regulation and self-trust, alongside access to the challenge community. 👉 Join The 21 Day Rider Reset here: [LETS GO!] Come and spend 21 days investing in the part of your riding that doesn't always get enough attention: You!

  7. Aug 21

    What If It Goes RIGHT? How to Trade Catastrophe for Curiosity With Your Horse

    Do you ever find yourself worrying about what might happen with your horse before anything has actually happened? What if he spooks? What if he naps? What if I can't stop him? What if I fall off? What if everyone thinks I'm a rubbish rider?What if this goes horribly wrong? If your brain has a habit of jumping straight from uncertainty to worst-case scenario, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Horsemanship & Mindset Podcast, we're talking about catastrophising, riding anxiety, horse riding confidence and one simple but powerful alternative: curiosity. Catastrophising is a common pattern of anxious thinking where the mind jumps ahead to the worst possible outcome. For riders, this can show up as constant “what if?” thoughts, overthinking horse behaviour, anticipating a spook or bolt, worrying about losing control, or mentally replaying everything that could go wrong before you've even got on. The problem isn't that your brain is trying to protect you, its when you start treating the story your brain has created as though it is *already happening.* Instead of trying to force yourself to “think positively”, this episode explores how to become curious rather than catastrophic. You'll learn five simple reframes you can use immediately with your horse: “What if something goes wrong?” → “What is actually happening right now?”“What if it goes wrong?” → “I wonder what will happen?”“I have to know what will happen.” → “I can handle information as it arrives.”“This means something is wrong.” → “What else could this mean?”“I need to make this go perfectly.” → “What can I learn from this?”This isn't about ignoring genuine risk, pretending you're never nervous or forcing yourself to do things you're not ready for, it's about learning to separate what is happening from what you fear might happen. That distinction can make a huge difference to your horse riding confidence, your nervous system and the way you communicate with your horse. In this episode, we explore:What catastrophising actually isWhy your brain jumps to worst-case scenariosWhy “what if?” thinking can feel like preparationHow anxiety and overthinking can affect your experience with your horseThe difference between fear and useful informationWhy curiosity is such a powerful mindset for equestriansHow to become more present when you're ridingFive practical reframes for anxious thoughtsHow to stop turning every ride into a test of your abilityWhy confidence isn't about knowing nothing will go wrongHow to build confidence by learning that you can respond when things don't go according to planYour takeaway for this week: Don't aim for a perfect ride! Aim for a curious ride. Come and find meIf you're a horse rider who wants to feel more confident, calm and connected, (without having to become a completely different person first)come and follow me on the socials, @thehorsemanshipandmindsetcoach You'll find more practical content around horse riding confidence, rider mindset, anxiety, nervous system regulation, horsemanship and building a better relationship with your horse. You can also head to the link in my bio to find my resources and apply to work with me. If you've been thinking about getting support, don't wait until the summer is over to start doing something differently. Take the first step now. Lets go!

  8. Aug 14

    “What If They Think I’m a Terrible Rider?” How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think!!!

    Do you worry about people watching you ride? Maybe you’re scared they think you’re a bad rider. Maybe you worry they’re judging your decisions, laughing at you, talking about you afterwards or thinking you’re doing the wrong thing with your horse. Or perhaps you find yourself constantly needing reassurance that you’re doing the “right” thing. In this episode, we’re talking about fear of judgement, low confidence, people-pleasing, validation and self-trust in equestrianism, and why worrying about other people’s opinions can have such a huge impact on your confidence around horses. We’ll explore: 🐴 Why humans are wired to care about social approval 🐴 Why being watched can trigger anxiety and self-consciousness 🐴 The difference between seeking advice and seeking validation 🐴 How the reassurance cycle can actually make confidence worse 🐴 The “mind-reading” trap and assuming you know what other people think 🐴 Why you probably aren't being watched as closely as you think 🐴 How to decide whose opinions actually deserve your attention 🐴 Why confidence isn't about nobody judging you 🐴 Practical ways to build self-trust and become less dependent on reassurance 🐴 How to redirect your attention away from the audience and back towards your horse 🐴 Reframes to help you stop worrying about being judged One of the biggest mindset shifts in this episode is this: Confidence isn't knowing everyone approves of you. Confidence is knowing they might not and trusting yourself anyway! If you're ready to stop overthinking every ride, build genuine confidence and feel more secure in your decisions with your horse, I’m currently taking on 1:1 horsemanship and mindset coaching clients before the summer ends. Work with me 1:1: link in bio on the socials ~ @thehorsemanshipandmindsetcoach or email me at info@idyllwildhorsemanship.com And if you know another rider who constantly worries about what people think, send them this episode! Enjoy and I'll see you in the next one! #equestrianpodcast #equestrianmindset #horseconfidence #riderconfidence #equestrianconfidence #horsemanship #horsemanshippodcast #equineconfidence #horseanxiety #rideranxiety #equestrianlife #equestrianwomen #confidencewithhorses #horsetraining #mindsetforriders

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Welcome! The Horsemanship and Mindset Podcast is here to help you better understand yourself, and your horse, by bringing you the best in stories, tips, tricks, interviews and advice, around all things mindset and horsemanship. If you are ready to cultivate your confidence, and deepen your level of understanding of yourself and your horse...then this is the pod for you. Lets go!

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  • Creator
    Kimberly Dunn of Idyllwild Horsemanship and Mindset Coaching
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Explicit